How Sisters Are Growing Their Fourth-Generation Farm

Apple Hill Lavender Farm—where business has bloomed for more than 100 years

CREATED FOR For the Schooley family, embracing their farming roots while looking for new possibilities paved the way to a sustainable future. Apple Hill Lavender Farm is an agritourism destination in Norfolk County boasting an on-site boutique in an historic barn, as well as five acres of rolling lavender fields and a picturesque apple orchard. The agritourism business is just part of their larger family farm. Schooley Orchards Limited was established in 1906 and is now transitioning to the fourth generation. And when it comes to succession planning, it’s no easy feat. Seventy per cent of family-run organizations struggle with the transition process. But the Schooley family has always worked well together—openly communicating successes and brainstorming ideas to overcome barriers. With a passion for innovation and creativity, their next generation…

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Canadian Business (Digital) - 1 Issue, Spring 2024

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